KP facing dual brunt of climate change, terrorism: Shafiullah

KP facing dual brunt of climate change, terrorism: Shafiullah

PESHAWAR: Special Assistant to the Chief Minister on Information and Public Relations, Shafiullah Jan, stated on Saturday that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa faces extraordinary hurdles due to climate change and terrorism challenges 2026. He emphasized that the provincial government remains committed to supporting victims of both environmental disasters and security unrest. Following instructions from Chief Minister Sohail […]

Lawmakers Declare Ice Drug Crisis a Top National Threat

Lawmakers Declare Ice Drug Crisis a Top National Threat

PESHAWAR: Lawmakers in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly unanimously declared the growing use of ice drug (crystal meth) as an epidemic and the province’s second most serious threat after terrorism during Tuesday’s session. The emergency debate revealed alarming details about the drug’s penetration into educational institutions and homes across the province. The issue was raised by MPA Aftab Haider […]

Protests Continue Across KP Against Privatization Of Educational Institutions

Protests Continue Across KP Against Privatization Of Educational Institutions

PESHAWAR – The privatization of educational institutions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has triggered widespread protests across the province. For the third consecutive day, students marched through streets in Takhtebai, Katlang, Timergara, Swat, and several other cities. They warned that their campaign would intensify if the government refused to reverse its decision. In Government Degree College Takhtebai, […]

Govt to Regulate Afghan Madrassa Students, Block SIMs of Illegal Residents

Govt to Regulate Afghan Madrassa Students, Block SIMs of Illegal Residents

PESHAWAR – The Ministry of Interior and Narcotics Control has decided not to deport Afghan madrassa students immediately but instead regulate their stay under the Foreigners Registration Process (FRP). Only those students holding valid visas will be allowed to remain in Pakistan. The decision was taken at a high-level meeting chaired by the Federal Secretary […]

Afghan refugees in Azakhel camp face severe hardships

An on-campus hostel is available for female students, while the male hostel is within walking distance.

PESHAWAR –  Hundreds of Afghan refugees remain stranded in the Azakhel repatriation camp near Peshawar. Nearly 400 trucks loaded with belongings have stood in line for the past week. Families, including women, children, and elderly people, spend day and night on the roadside without any basic facilities. Refugees left their homes and businesses in Pakistan […]

Peshawar University Suspends Academic Operations Amid Financial Crisis

University of Peshawar Crisis Deepens as Teachers Quit, Admissions Fall

PESHAWAR – The University of Peshawar (UoP) has announced the suspension of academic activities and the closure of administrative offices starting this week due to a severe financial crisis. The decision reflects broader fiscal instability affecting public universities across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. UoP officials stated that the institution lacks funds to sustain basic operations. “Without financial […]

Kalat Bus Attack Turns Spiritual Trip into Nightmare for Karachi Qawwals

Kalat Bus Attack Turns Spiritual Trip into Nightmare for Karachi Qawwals

PESHAWAR – What began as a peaceful journey for a Karachi-based qawwali group soon ended in bloodshed and heartbreak. The Kalat bus attack killed three people and wounded several others in Balochistan’s rugged hills. The group of 17 was heading to Quetta to perform at a spiritual gathering. They carried harmoniums, tablas, and sacred verses. […]

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Carbon Asset Inventory Launched to Drive Green Energy And Climate Financing

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Carbon Asset Inventory Launched to Drive Green Energy And Climate Financing

PESHAWAR – The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa carbon asset inventory has been officially launched, marking a major step toward clean energy and climate resilience in the province. This initiative aims to track emissions, boost climate financing, and highlight the environmental impact of renewable energy projects. Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur led the launch ceremony at the […]